2011 LEXUS RX350 Owners Manual

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Memo

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Your Lexus dealer
Your Lexus dealer will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance
you may require.
If there is not a Lexus dealer near you, please call the following number:
nU.S. OWNERS
lIn the U.S. mainland or Canada:
Lexus Roadside Assistance
1-800-25-LEXUS or 1-800-255-3987 (Toll-Free)
lIn Hawaii:
Servco Automotive Roadside Assistance/Customer Services
1-800-25-LEXUS or 1-800-255-3987 (Toll-Free)
nCANADIAN OWNERS
lIn Canada or the U.S. mainland:
Lexus Roadside Assistance/Customer Service
1-800-26-LEXUS or 1-800-265-3987 (Toll-Free)
Please access our websites for further information.
lThe U.S. mainland: www.lexus.com
lHawaii: www.servcolexus.com
lCanada: www.lexus.ca
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and care
Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arises
What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

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1-1.Key information
Keys ...................................................... 26
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart access system with
push-button start ........................... 31
Wireless remote control .............. 43
Side doors .......................................... 47
Back door .......................................... 50
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................................... 61
Rear seats ........................................... 66
Driving position memory ............. 70
Head restraints................................. 73
Seat belts ............................................ 75
Steering wheel................................. 83
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror ............................................... 85
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 87
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows............................... 90
Moon roof .......................................... 93
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap........... 97
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ........ 101
Alarm.................................................. 103
Theft prevention labels
(for U.S.A.) .................................... 106
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ............. 107
SRS airbags ..................................... 109
Front passenger occupant
classification system .................. 122
Child restraint systems ................ 127
Installing child restraints ............... 131
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ........................ 144
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 153
Automatic transmission.............. 159
Turn signal lever............................. 163
Parking brake ................................. 164
Horn.................................................... 165
1Before driving
2When driving

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2-2.Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ..................... 166
Indicators and warning
lights................................................. 168
Multi-information display........... 173
Head-up display ............................ 179
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 184
Automatic High Beam ................ 189
Fog light switch .............................. 195
Windshield wipers and
washer............................................. 197
Rear window wiper and
washer............................................ 202
Headlight cleaner switch ......... 203
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ............................... 204
Dynamic radar cruise
control........................................... 208
Intuitive parking assist ................ 220
Rear view monitor system
(rear view mirror-attached
type) ................................................ 227
Driving assist systems.................. 231
All-wheel drive lock switch
(AWD models) .......................... 237
Hill-start assist control............... 238
Pre-Collision System.................. 240
2-5. Driving information
Utility vehicle precautions ........ 244
Cargo and luggage ..................... 249
Vehicle load limits ........................ 253
Winter driving tips ....................... 254
Trailer towing ................................ 258
Dinghy towing ............................... 270
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system ............................................ 274
Rear window defogger
switch .............................................. 281
Windshield wiper de-icer ......... 282
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system ................................. 283
Using the radio.............................. 287
Using the CD player................... 297
Playing MP3 and
WMA discs.................................. 307
Operating an iPod........................ 317
Operating a USB memory....... 325
Optimal use of the
audio system ............................... 334
Using the AUX port ................... 337
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ............................ 339
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3-3.Using the Bluetooth® audio
system
Bluetooth® audio system ......... 342
Using the Bluetooth® audio
system ............................................ 345
Operating a Bluetooth®
enabled portable player ........ 350
Setting up a Bluetooth®
enabled portable player ......... 354
Bluetooth® audio system
setup ................................................ 361
3-4. Using the hands-free
phone system
(for mobile phones)
Hands-free system for
mobile phones ............................ 362
Using the hands-free system
(for mobile phones) .................. 366
Making a phone call .................... 374
Setting a mobile phone .............. 379
Security and system setup ....... 385
Using the phone book............... 389
3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list............................ 396

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior................... 444
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior .................... 447
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements .... 450
General maintenance ................ 452
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 456
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions .................................. 457
Hood.................................................. 460
Positioning a floor jack................ 461
Engine compartment.................. 463
Tires ................................................... 478
Tire inflation pressure ................. 487
Wheels............................................... 491
Air conditioning filter.................. 493
Electronic key battery ................ 496
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................................... 498
Headlight aim
(discharge headlights) ........... 509
Light bulbs .......................................... 511
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................... 524
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ....................................... 525
If you think something
is wrong .......................................... 531
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 532
Event data recorder.................... 533
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................................... 535
If a warning message is
displayed....................................... 545
If you have a flat tire..................... 564
If the engine will not start .......... 577
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P .............................. 579
If you lose your keys ................... 580
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ................ 581
If the battery is discharged ...... 584
If your vehicle overheats ........... 587
If the vehicle becomes
stuck............................................... 590
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency .................................... 591
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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6-1.Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)..................... 594
Fuel information ........................... 606
Tire information............................ 609
6-2. Customization
Customizable features................ 621
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize .......................... 630
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners........................... 632
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French) .................................... 633
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French) .................................... 636
Abbreviation list ................................... 648
Alphabetical index .............................. 650
What to do if... ........................................665
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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